Managing LAN Segments on a Tenant Site
A network on a tenant site is divided into multiple LAN segments to improve traffic management and security. A LAN segment is a small portion of a LAN that is used by a wokgroup. A grouping of multiple LAN segments form a department. LAN segments are separated by a bridge, router, or a switch.
You can view and manage LAN segments from the Sites > Site Management > Site Name > LAN tab.
These topics describe how to manage LAN segments on a site.
Creating LAN Segments
You create LAN segments from the Sites > Site Management > Site Name page.
To create a LAN segment:
- Click the add icon (+) on the LAN tab.
- Complete the configuration settings according to the guidelines
provided in Table 1.
Table 1: Create LAN Segment Page
Field
Description
Name
Enter a unique string of alphanumeric characters and some special characters (. -). No spaces are allowed and the maximum length is 15 characters.
Ports
Select a port number from the list. Depending on the device configured in the connection plan, you can select up to two port numbers.
VLAN ID
Specify the VLAN ID that is associated with the MPLS data link.
DHCP
Enable or disable DHCP. Enable DHCP to assign IP addresses by using a DHCP sever. Disable DHCP to assign static IP addresses. By default, DHCP is disabled.
Subnet
Enter the subnet mask of the DHCP IP address pool.
Address Range Low
Enter the starting IP address in the range of IP addresses that can be allocated by the DHCP server to the LAN segment.
Address Range High
Enter the ending IP address in the range of IP addresses that can be allocated by the DHCP server to the LAN segment.
Maximum Lease Time
Specify the maximum duration of time (in seconds) for which a client can request for and hold a lease on a DHCP server. You can enter a value in the range 0 through 4,294,967,295 seconds.
Name Server
Enter the IPv4 address of the DNS server. DNS servers are used for resolving hostnames to IP addresses.
Department
Select a department to which the LAN segment is to be assigned. You group LAN segments as departments for ease of management and for applying policies at the department-level. To create a new department and assign the LAN segment to it, click the Create Department link. See Creating a Department.
Note: You must select at least one port, one IP address prefix, or one VLAN ID.
- Click OK.
The new LAN segment s displayed on the tenant site page.
Modifying LAN Segments
You can modify a LAN segments from the Sites > Site Management > Site Name page.
To modify a LAN segment:
- Select a LAN segment and click the edit icon on the LAN tab.
- Modify the configuration settings, as necessary, according to the guidelines provided in Table 1.
- Click OK.
The modified LAN segment is displayed.
Deleting LAN Segments
You can delete a LAN segments from the Sites > Site Management > Site Name page.
To delete a LAN segment:
- Select a LAN segment and click the delete icon (X) icon on the LAN tab.
The Delete LAN Segment page appears.
- Click OK to confirm deletion.
The LAN segment is deleted.